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2007-01-27

The World of Search Engine Optimization

The World of Search Engine Optimization Is Fraught With Unsuspecting Dangers!

First it was googlebombing and now it is sites being tagged as badware sites. The world of search engine optimization is fraught with unsuspecting dangers.

GoogleBombing

"What is a Googlebomb?" Technically, a "Googlebomb" (sometimes called a "linkbomb" since they're not specific to Google) refers to a prank where people attempt to cause someone else's site to rank for an obscure or meaningless query.

After taking the time to read the information on googlebombing makes you wonder how a person is supposed to build a solid online business foundation without running astray of grey hatters work in utilizing search engine optimization.

Badware Warnings

Sometimes you get links to sites that someone tells you is loaded with goodies you cannot afford to pass up. "Download it now, it's free!"

It seldom comes from a friend but is sooo catchy in what it tells you, curiosity gets the better of you. The cost can be the ultimate in losing all your work and wrecking your computer.

This badware is an application that you innocently, perhaps decide to test. Hey it's free right? Think again!

You can be out of luck if your site becomes flagged as a badware site for being so curious.
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Just like you would not open an attachment from anyone, even those you know, without
first running it through your updated anti-virus, neither should you open a strange
link before running it through Google.

StopBadWare guidelines will help protect you and your team from being flagged and if you are,show you how to get out of this new internet threat to your business.

Be sure to read those guidelines and you might just figure out where that last destructive virus came from that almost shut you down. Or maybe why your computer is playing tricks on you with bouncing mail, shutting down, blipping away at the strangest moments. You know the problems - now read all about the reason.

Fran Klasinski
SEO Basics

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